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Over 200 resources available for KS3-KS4 Science, KS5 Chemistry and Whole School! Lesson resources are suitable for live lessons in school, remote teaching at home or independent student study. It’s your choice how you use them 😊 Don’t forgot to explore my free resources too!
5 well structured chemistry lessons covering topics in the Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Year 12) suitable for the AQA specification (IMPORTANT NOTE: please look in my shop for similar bundle suitable for the OCR specification)
Lesson 1: Organic and Inorganic Compounds
Describe what organic and inorganic compounds are
Compare the strength of bonds in organic and inorganic compounds
Explain the molecular shape of carbon containing compounds
Lesson 2: Naming organic compounds
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
Know the IUPAC rules for naming alkanes and alkenes
Know the IUPAC rules for naming aldehyde, ketones and carboxylic acids
Construct structural or displayed formulae from named organic compounds and name organic compounds from the structural or displayed formulae
Lesson 3: Types of formulae
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
Know what is meant by the terms empirical and molecular formula
Compare the terms general, structural, displayed and skeletal formula
Construct organic compounds using either of the 6 types of formulae
Lesson 4: Isomers
Know the what structural isomers and stereoisomers are
Describe the three different ways in which structural isomers can occur
Construct formulae of positional, functional group or chain isomers and stereosiomers of alkenes
Lesson 5: Introduction To Reaction Mechanisms
Understand that reaction mechanisms are diagrams that illustrate the movement of electrons using curly arrows
Understand where curly arrows being and where they end
Identify and illustrate homolytic and heterolytic bond fission in reaction mechanisms
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5 Full Lessons on Energetics in AS Level Chemistry. See below for the lesson objectives
Lesson 1: Enthalpy and Reactions
LO1: To explain that some chemical reactions are accompanied by enthalpy changes that are exothermic or endothermic
LO2: To construct enthalpy profile diagrams to show the difference in the enthalpy of reactants compared with products
LO3: To qualitatively explain the term activation energy, including use of enthalpy profile diagrams
**Lesson 2: Enthalpy Changes **
LO1: To know what standard conditions are
LO2:To understand the terms enthalpy change of combustion, neutralisation and formation
LO3:To construct balanced symbol equations based on the terms enthalpy change of combustion, neutralisation and formation.
Lesson 3: Bond Enthalpies
LO1: To explain the term average bond enthalpy
LO2:To explain exothermic and endothermic reactions in terms of enthalpy changes associated with the breaking and making of chemical bonds
LO3:To apply average bond enthalpies to calculate enthalpy changes and related quantities
**Lesson 4: Calorimetry **
LO1:To determine enthalpy changes directly from appropriate experimental results, including use of the relationship q=mcΔT
LO2:To know the techniques and procedures used to determine enthalpy changes directly using a coffee cup calorimeter
LO3:To know the techniques and procedures used to determine enthalpy changes indirectly using a copper calorimeter
**Lesson 5: Hess’ Law & Enthalpy Cycles **
LO1: To state Hess’ Law
LO2: To calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction from enthalpy changes of combustion using Hess’ Law
LO3:To calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction from enthalpy changes of formation using Hess’ Law
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5 Full Lesson Bundle on Analysis from the OCR A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
Lesson 1: Chromatography
To interpret one-way TLC chromatograms in terms of Rf values
To interpret gas chromatograms in terms of:
(i) retention times
(ii) the amounts and proportions of the components in a mixture
To understand the creation and use of external calibration curves to confirm concentrations of components.
Lesson 2: Qualitative Analysis of Organic Functional Groups
To recall qualitative analysis of organic functional groups on a test-tube scale
To design qualitative analysis tests to distinguish between two or more organic compounds
Lesson 3: Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy
To analyse a carbon-13 NMR spectrum of an organic molecule to make predictions about:
The number of carbon environments in the molecule
The different types of carbon environment present from chemical shift values
Possible structures for the molecule
Lesson 4: Proton NMR Spectroscopy (Part 1)
To analyse proton NMR spectra of an organic molecule to make predictions about:
The number of proton environments in the molecule
The different types of proton environment present from chemical shift values
Lesson 5: Proton NMR Spectroscopy (Part 2) (includes combined techniques)
To analyse proton NMR spectra of an organic molecule to make predictions about:
The different types of proton environment present from chemical shift values
The relative numbers of each type of proton present from the relative peak areas using integration traces or ratio numbers when required
The number of non-equivalent protons adjacent to a given proton from the spin-spin splitting pattern, using the n+1 rule
Possible structures for the molecule
Note: 2 Exam Questions on Combined Techniques are also included in lesson 5!
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6 Well Structured Lessons + BONUS Required Practical Lesson on Making Salts from the AQA Specification on Chemical Changes. This bundle is suitable for students studying GCSE Chemistry or Higher Tier Combined Science
The Following Lessons are included
Lesson 1: Reactivity Series and Metal Extraction
Deduce an order of reactivity of metals based on experimental results
Explain reduction and oxidation by loss or gain of oxygen
Explain how the reactivity is related to the tendency of the metal to form its positive ion
Lesson 2: Oxidation and Reduction (in terms of electrons)
write full ionic equations for displacement reactions
Write half equations for displacement reactions
identify in a half equation which species are oxidised or reduced
Lesson 3: Reactions of Metals and Acid
Describe how to make salts from metals and acids
Construct word equations from metal and acid reactions
Write full balanced symbol equations for making salts
Lesson 4: Metal Oxides
Identity that metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides
Explain reduction and oxidation by loss or gain of oxygen
Identify metal oxides as bases or alkalis
Lesson 5: pH and Neutralisation
State the ionic equation involved in neutralisation reactions
Describe the use of a universal indicator to measure pH changes
Compare acid strength and concentration
Lesson 6: Electrolysis of Ionic Compound
Know what electrolysis is and to state its uses
Explain how electrolysis works
Predict the reactions that occur at each electrode
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6 Full Lesson Bundle covering the first 6 chapters in the OCR A Level Chemistry Chapter on Energy
Lesson 1: Lattice Enthalpy
**By the end of the lesson students will:
Explain the term lattice enthalpy
Understand the factors that determine the size of lattice enthalpy
Explain the terms standard enthalpy change of formation and first ionisation energy**
Lesson 2: Born-Haber Cycles
**By the end of the lesson students will:
**1. Construct Born Haber Cycle diagrams for ionic compounds from enthalpy change values
**2. Calculate the value for lattice enthalpy from Born Haber Cycle diagrams
**3. Calculate other enthalpy change values from Born Haber Cycle diagrams
Lesson 3: Enthalpy Changes of Solution & Hydration
**By the end of the lesson students will:
**1. Define the terms enthalpy change of solution and hydration
**2. Construct enthalpy cycles using the enthalpy change of solution of a simple ionic solid
3. Qualitatively explain the effect of ionic charge and ionic radius on the exothermic value of lattice enthalpy and enthalpy change of hydration
Lesson 4: Entropy
**By the end of lesson students will:
**1. Know that entropy is a measure of the dispersal of energy in a system, which is greater the more disordered a system
**2. Explain the difference in entropy of solids, liquids and gases
**3. Calculate the entropy change of a reactant based on the entropies provided for the reactants and products
Lesson 5: Gibbs Free Energy (Part 1)
**By the end of the lesson students will:
**1. Explain that the feasibility of a process depends upon ΔG being negative which in turn depends upon ΔS, ΔH and the T of the system
**2. Recall the Gibbs’ Equation and calculate ΔG, ΔH, ΔS or T
**3.Calculate ΔG, ΔH, ΔS or T using the Gibbs’ Equation
Lesson 6: Gibbs Free Energy (Part 2)
By the end of the lessons students will:
1. Explain that the feasibility of a process depends upon ΔG being negative which in turn depends upon ΔS, ΔH and the T of the system
2. Recall the Gibbs’ Equation and calculate ΔG, ΔH, ΔS or 3. Calculate ΔG, ΔH, ΔS or T using the Gibbs’ Equation
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6 Full Lesson Bundle (includes a bonus lesson) on the topic of Equilibrium from the OCR A Level Chemistry specification plus an end of topic test. See below for the lessons and learning objectives
Lesson 1: Le Chatelier’s Principle
To explain the term dynamic equilibrium
To apply le Chatelier’s principle to homogeneous equilibria in order to deduce qualitatively the effect of a change in temperature, pressure or concentration on the position of equilibrium
To explain why catalysts do not change the position of equilibrium
To explain the importance to the chemical industry of a compromise between chemical equilibrium and reaction rate in deciding the operational conditions
Lesson 2: The Equilibrium Constant Kc (Part 1)
To construct expressions for the equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous reactions
To calculate the equilibrium constant Kc from provided equilibrium concentrations
To estimate the position of equilibrium from the magnitude of Kc
To know the techniques and procedures used to investigate changes to the position of equilibrium for changes in concentration and temperature
Lesson 3: The Equilibrium Constant Kc (Part 2)
To construct expressions for the equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions
To calculate units for Kc
To calculate quantities present at equilibrium and therefore kc given appropriate data
Lesson 4: Controlling The Position of Equilibrium (Kc)
To understand and explain the effect of temperature, concentration, pressure and catalysts on Kc and controlling the position of equilibrium
Lesson 5: The Equilibrium Constant Kp
To use the terms mole fraction and partial pressure
To construct expressions for Kp for homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria
To calculate Kp including determination of units
To understand the affect of temperature, pressure, concentration and catalysts on Kp and controlling the position of equilibrium
Lesson 6 (BONUS): Chemical Equilibirum (Practical Skills):
To understand how a titration experiment can be used to calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc
To understand how a colorimeter can be used to calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc
To analyse exam questions based on titration experiments in order to calculate out Kc
End of Topic Test:
A 45 minute end of chapter test on chemical equilibrium. The test covers content from both year 12 and 13 OCR on chemical equilibrium. A markscheme with model answers is also included which enables students self assess their answers in class with their teacher or as a homework task.
The test is based on the following learning objectives:
Apply le Chatelier’s principle to deduce qualitatively (from appropriate information) the effect of a change in temperature, concentration or pressure, on a homogeneous system in equilibrium.
Explain that a catalyst increases the rate of both forward and reverse reactions in an equilibrium by the same amount resulting in an unchanged position of equilibrium
Deduce, for homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, expressions for the equilibrium constant Kc.
Calculate the values of the equilibrium constant, Kc (from provided or calculated equilibrium moles or concentrations), including determination of units.
Estimate the position of equilibrium from the magnitude of Kc.
Calculate, given appropriate data, the concentration or quantities present at equilibrium.
Deduce, for homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, expressions for the equilibrium constant Kp.
Calculate the values of the equilibrium constant, Kp (from provided or calculated equilibrium moles or pressures), including determination of units.
Explain the effect of changing temperature on the value of Kc or Kp for exothermic and endothermic reactions.
State that the value of Kc or Kp is unaffected by changes in concentration or pressure or by the presence of a catalyst.
Explain how Kc or Kp controls the position of equilibrium on changing concentration, pressure and temperature
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6 Full Lesson Bundle on Nitrogen Compounds and Polymers suitable for the OCR A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Amines
To know how to name amines using IUPAC rules
To understand the basicity of amines in terms of proton acceptance by the nitrogen lone pair
To understand the reactions of amines with dilute inorganic acids
Lesson 2: Preparation of Amines
To know the reaction steps involved in the preparation of aromatic amines by reduction of nitroarenes using tin and concentrated hydrochloric acid
To know the reaction steps involved in the preparation of aliphatic amines by substitution of haloalkanes with excess ethanolic ammonia or amines
To explain the reaction conditions that favours the formation of a primary aliphatic amine
To explain the reaction conditions that favours the formation of a quaternary ammonium salt
Lesson 3: Amino Acids and Their Reactions
To know the general formula for an α-amino acid as RCH(NH2)COOH
To understand the following reactions of amino acids:
(i) reaction of the carboxylic acid group with alkalis and in the formation of esters
(ii) reaction of the amine group with acids
Lesson 4: Chirality
To know that optical isomerism is an example of stereoisomerism, in terms of non- superimposable mirror images about a chiral centre
To identify chiral centres in a molecule of any organic compound.
To construct 3D diagrams of optical isomers including organic compounds and transition metal complexes
Lesson 5: Amides
To review the synthesis of primary and secondary amides
To understand the structures of primary and secondary amides
To name primary and secondary amides
Lesson 6: Condensation Polymers
1.To know that condensation polymerisation can lead to the formation of i) polyesters ii) polyamides
2. To predict from addition and condensation polymerisation:
i) the repeat unit from a given monomer(s) (ii) the monomer(s) required for a given section of a polymer molecule (iii) the type of polymerisation
3. To understand the acid and base hydrolysis of i) the ester groups in polyesters ii) the amide groups in polyamides
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7 Full Lesson Bundle + A Bonus Revision Lesson which covers the Kinetics (How Fast?) chapters from the OCR A Level Chemistry Specification (also suitable for the AQA and Edexcel Spec- see Learning Objectives below)
Lesson 1: Order of Reactants
Lesson 2: The Rate Equation
Lesson 3&4 Concentration-Time Graphs
Lesson 5: Initial Rates and Clock Reactions
Lesson 6: The Rate Determining Step
Lesson 7: The Arrhenius Equation
Lesson 8: Revision Lesson
Learning Objectives:
Lesson 1:
LO1: To recall the terms rate of reaction, order, overall order and rate constant
LO2: To describe how orders of reactants affect the rate of a reaction
LO3: To calculate the overall order of a reaction
Lesson 2:
LO1: To determine the order of a reactant from experimental data
LO2: To calculate the rate constant, K, from a rate equation
LO3: To calculate the units of the rate constant
Lesson 3&4:
LO1: To know the techniques and procedures used to investigate reaction rates
LO2: To calculate reaction rates using gradients from concentration-time graphs
LO3: To deduce zero & first order reactants from concentration-time graphs
LO4: To calculate the rate constant of a first order reactant using their half-life
Lesson 5:
LO1: To determine the rate constant for a first order reaction from the gradient of a rate- concentration graph
LO2: To understand how rate-concentration graphs are created
LO3: To explain how clock reactions are used to determine initial rates of reactions
Lesson 6:
LO1: To explain and use the term rate determining step
LO2: To deduce possible steps in a reaction mechanism from the rate equation and the balanced equation for the overall reaction
LO3: To predict the rate equation that is consistent with the rate determining step
Lesson 7:
LO1: Explain qualitatively the effect of temperature change on a rate constant,k, and hence the rate of a reaction
LO2: To Know the exponential relationship between the rate constant, k and temperature, T given by the Arrhenius equation, k = Ae–Ea/RT
LO3: Determine Ea and A graphically using InK = -Ea/RT+ InA derived from the Arrhenius equation
Lesson 8:
This is an engaging KS5 revision lesson the Kinetics topic in A Level Chemistry (Year 13)
Students will be able to complete three challenging question rounds on kinetics covering:
Measuring Reaction Rates
Orders of reactants
Concentration-time graphs
Rate-concentration graphs
Clock Reactions
Initial rates
Arrhenius Equation
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8 Full Lesson Bundle which covers the redox and electrode potential section of the OCR Energy Chapter:
Lesson 1 & 2: Redox Reactions
Lesson 3& 4: Redox Titrations
Lesson 5&6: Standard Electrode & Cell Potentials
Lesson 7: Limitations of Cell Potentials
Lesson 8: Storage & Fuel Cells
Learning Objectives:
Lesson 1:
LO1: To identify the oxidation numbers of elements in ions and compounds
LO2: To construct half-equations from redox equations
LO3: To explain and use the terms oxidising agent and reducing agent
Lesson 2:
LO1: To understand that the overall increase in oxidation number will equal the overall decrease in oxidation number
LO2: To construct balanced half equations and overall redox equations from reactions in acidic conditions
LO3: To construct balanced half equations and overall redox equations from reactions in alkaline conditions (stretch & challenge)
Lesson 3:
LO1: To understand what a redox titration is.
LO2: To describe the practical techniques and procedures used to carry out redox titrations involving Fe2+ /MnO4-
LO3: To calculate structured titration questions based on experimental results of redox titrations involving Fe2+ /MnO4- and its derivatives
Lesson 4:
LO1: To describe the practical techniques and procedures used to carry out redox titrations for I2/S2O32-
LO2: To calculate structured titration questions based on experimental results of redox titrations involving I2/S2O32- and non familiar redox systems
LO3: To calculate non-structured titration questions based on experimental results of I2/S2O32-
Lesson 5:
LO1: To describe techniques and procedures used for the measurement of :
i) Cell potentials of metals or non-metals in contact with their ions in aqueous solution
ii) Ions of the same element in different oxidation states in contact with a Pt electrode
Lesson 6:
LO1: To use the term standard electrode potential E⦵ including its measurement using a hydrogen electrode
LO2: To calculate a standard cell potential by combining two standard electrode potentials
LO3: To predict the feasibility of electrode potentials to modern storage cells
Lesson 7:
LO1. To understand the limitations of predicting the feasibility of a reaction using cell potentials due to kinetics and non-standard conditions
LO2. To explain why electrochemical cells may not work based on the limitations of using cell potentials
Lesson 8:
LO1: To understand the application of the principles of electrode potentials to modern storage cells
LO2: To explain that a fuel cell uses the energy from a reaction of a fuel with oxygen to produce a voltage
LO3: To derive the reactions that take place at each electrode in a hydrogen fuel cell
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AS Chemistry Bundle on Foundations in Chemistry. Suitable for AQA, OCR and Edexcel
The lessons include:
Lesson 1: Relative Masses
Define the terms relative atomic mass, relative formula mass and relative molecular mass
Calculate the relative formula mass and relative molecular mass of compounds and molecules
Lesson 2: Ions and the Periodic Table
To predict the ionic charge of ions based on the position of the element in the periodic table
To recall the names of common atomic and molecular ions
To be able write the formula of ionic compounds
Lesson 3: The Mole and The Avogadro Constant
Know that the Avogadro constant is the number of particles in a mole
Calculate the number of moles present in a given mass of an element or compound using the mole equation
Rearrange the mole equation to calculate either the number of moles, Mr or mass of an element or compound
Lesson 4: Moles and Equations
Know how to balance symbol equations
Calculate the moles of reactants or products based on chemical equations and mole ratios
Calculate the masses of reactants used or products formed based on chemical equations and mole ratios
Lesson 5: Ideal Gas Equation
Recall the ideal gas equation
2)Understand the properties of an ideal gas
Rearrange the ideal gas equation to determine either pressure, temperature, moles or volume
Lesson 6: Empirical and Molecular Formulae
Understand what is meant by ‘empirical formula’ and ‘molecular formula’
Calculate empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
Calculate molecular formula from the empirical formula and relative molecular mass.
Lesson 7: Percentage Yield and Atom Economy
Know how to balance symbol equations
Calculate atom economy and percentage yield from balanced symbol equations
Calculate the masses and moles of products or reactants from balanced symbol equations
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9 Full Lesson Bundle covering Module 3.1 - The Periodic Table from OCR A Level Chemistry A specification. Please review the learning objectives below
Lesson 1: The Structure of The Periodic Table
To know how the periodic table is arranged
To describe the periodic trend in electron configurations across periods 2 and 3
To classify elements into s, p and d blocks
Lesson 2: AS Chemistry: Ionisation Energy (Part 1)
To define the term ‘first ionisation energy’ and successive ionisation energies
To describe the factors affecting ionisation energy
To explain the trend in successive ionisation energies of an element
Lesson 3: AS Chemistry: Ionisation Energy (Part 2)
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies down a group
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies across period 2
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies across period 3
Lesson 4: Periodicity: Melting Points
To describe the trend in structure from giant metallic to giant covalent to simple molecular lattice
To explain the variation in melting points across period 2 & 3 in terms of structure and bonding
Lesson 5: AS Chemistry: Group 2 Elements
To know group 2 elements lose their outer shell s2 electrons to form +2 ions
To state and explain the trend in first and second ionisation energies of group 2 elements and how this links to their relative reactivities with oxygen, water and dilute acids
To onstruct half equations of redox reactions of group 2 elements with oxygen, water and dilute acids and to identify what species have been oxidised and reduced using oxidation numbers
Lesson 6: AS Chemistry: Group 2 Compounds
To know the reaction between group 2 metal oxides and water
To state the trend in solubility and alkalinity of group 2 metal hydroxides
To describe the uses of some group 2 compounds including their equations
Lesson 7: The Halogens: Properties & Reactivity
To describe and explain the trend in boiling points of the halogens in terms of induced dipole-dipole interactions (London Forces)
To describe and explain the trend in reactivity of the halogens illustrated by their displacement reaction with other halide ions
To construct full and ionic equations of halogen-halide displacement reactions and to predict the colour changes of these reactions in aqueous and organic solutions
Lesson 8: Disproportionation & The Uses of Chlorine
To explain the term disproportionation
To explain how the reaction of chlorine with water or cold dilute sodium hydroxide are examples of disproportionation reactions
To evaluate the uses of chlorine (How Science Works)
Lesson 9: Qualitative Analysis
To carry out test tube reactions and record observations to determine the presence of the following anions : CO32- SO42- , Cl-, Br-, and I-
To carry out test tube reactions and record observations to determine the presence of the following cations: NH4+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Cu2+
To construct ionic equations to explain the qualitative analysis tests of cations and anions
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10 Full Lesson Bundle on Acids & Bases. This bundle covers the AQA A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
Lesson 1: Bronsted-Lowry Acid and Bases
To describe the difference between a BrØnsted Lowry acid and base
To identify conjugate acid-base pairs
To explain the difference between monobasic, dibasic and tribasic acids
To understand the role of H+ in the reactions of acids with metals and bases (including carbonates, metal oxides and alkalis), using ionic equations
Lesson 2: Strong Acids & The pH Scale
To calculate the pH of a strong acid
To convert between pH and [H+(aq)]
To apply the relationship between pH and [H+(aq)] to work out pH changes after dilution
**Lesson 3 - The Acid Dissociation Constant **
To understand the acid dissociation constant, Ka, as the extent of acid dissociation
To know the relationship between Ka and pKa
To convert between Ka and pKa
**Lesson 4- pH of weak acids **
To recall the expression of pH for weak monobasic acids
To calculate the pH of weak monobasic acids using approximations
**Lesson 5 - The ionic product of water **
To recall the expression for the ionic product of water, Kw (ionisation of water)
To calculate the pH of strong bases using Kw
To apply the principles for Kc, Kp to Kw
Lesson 6-8 - Buffer Solutions (3 part lesson)
**Part 1: Explaining How Buffer Solutions Work
To know a buffer solution is a system that minimises pH changes on addition of small amounts of an acid or base
To describe how a buffer solution is formed using weak acids, salts and weak bases
To explain qualitatively the action of acidic and basic buffers
**Part 2: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 1)
To calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing a weak acid and the salt of a weak acid by using the Ka expression and pH equation
To calculate equilibrium concentrations, moles or mass of the components of a weak acid-salt of a weak acid buffer solution
**Part 3: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 2)
To calculate changes in pH when a small amount of acid or alkali is added to an acidic buffer solution
Lesson 9- Neutralisation & Titration Curves
To interpret titration curves of strong and weak acids and strong and weak bases
To construct titration curve diagrams of strong and weak acids and strong and weak bases
**Lesson 10- pH indicators & Titration Curves **
To explain indicator colour changes in terms of equilibrium shift between the HA and A- forms of the indicator
To explain the choice of suitable indicators given the pH range of the indicator
To describe an experiment for creating a titration curve
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10 Full Lesson Bundle + BONUS lesson on Acids, bases & buffers. This bundle covers the OCR A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
Lesson 1: Bronsted-Lowry Acid and Bases
To describe the difference between a BrØnsted Lowry acid and base
To identify conjugate acid-base pairs
To explain the difference between monobasic, dibasic and tribasic acids
To understand the role of H+ in the reactions of acids with metals and bases (including carbonates, metal oxides and alkalis), using ionic equations
Lesson 2: Strong Acids & The pH Scale
To calculate the pH of a strong acid
To convert between pH and [H+(aq)]
To apply the relationship between pH and [H+(aq)] to work out pH changes after dilution
**Lesson 3 - The Acid Dissociation Constant **
To understand the acid dissociation constant, Ka, as the extent of acid dissociation
To know the relationship between Ka and pKa
To convert between Ka and pKa
Lesson 4- pH of weak acids
To recall the expression of pH for weak monobasic acids
To calculate the pH of weak monobasic acids using approximations
To analyse the limitations of using approximations to Ka related calculations for ‘stronger’ weak acids
Lesson 5 - The ionic product of water
To recall the expression for the ionic product of water, Kw (ionisation of water)
To calculate the pH of strong bases using Kw
To apply the principles for Kc, Kp to Kw
Lesson 6-9 - Buffer Solutions (3 part lesson)
Part 1: Explaining How Buffer Solutions Work
To know a buffer solution is a system that minimises pH changes on addition of small amounts of an acid or base
To describe how a buffer solution is formed using weak acids, salts and strong alkalis
To explain the role of the conjugate acid-base pair in an acid buffer solution such as how the blood pH is controlled by the carbonic acid–hydrogencarbonate buffer system
Part 2: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 1)
To calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing a weak acid and the salt of a weak acid by using the Ka expression and pH equation
To calculate equilibrium concentrations, moles or mass of the components of a weak acid-salt of a weak acid buffer solution
Part 3: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 2)
To calculate the pH of a weak acid-strong alkali buffer solution
To calculate equilibrium concentrations, moles or mass of the components of a weak acid- strong alkali buffer solution
BONUS Lesson 9 : Revision on Buffer Solutions
To review how to calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing a weak acid and a strong alkali
To review how to calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing a weak acid and the salt of the weak acid
Lesson 10- Neutralisation & Titration Curves
To interpret titration curves of strong and weak acids and strong and weak bases
To construct titration curve diagrams of strong and weak acids and strong and weak bases
**Lesson 11- pH indicators & Titration Curves **
To explain indicator colour changes in terms of equilibrium shift between the HA and A- forms of the indicator
To explain the choice of suitable indicators given the pH range of the indicator
To describe an experiment for creating a titration curve
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11 Full Lesson Bundle covering the OCR A Level Chemistry Chapter on Electrons, Bonding & Structure. Lessons are also suitable for AQA and Edexcel (please review the learning objectives below).
**Lesson 1: Atomic Orbitals
To know that atomic orbitals are a region around the nucleus that occupy electrons
To illustrate the shape of s, p and d orbitals
To describe the number of orbitals that make up the s, p and d sub shells and the number of electrons that fill the sub shells
To deduce the electronic configuration of atoms and ions in the s and p-block
**Lesson 2: Electronic Configuration of d-block elements
To recall the order of electron shells to be filled
To construct electronic configurations of d-block atoms and ions
To know the elemental anomalies in electron filling of d block atoms
**Lesson 3: Ionic Bonding
To know ionic bonding as electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions, and the construction of ‘dot-and-cross’ diagrams
To explain solid structures of giant ionic lattices are a result of oppositely charged ions strongly attracted to each other in all directions
To link the structure and bonding of ionic compounds on their physical properties including melting and boiling points, solubility and electrical conductivity in solid, liquid and aqueous states
**Lesson 4: Covalent and Dative Covalent Bonding
To know covalent bonding as electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nucleus
To construct dot and cross diagrams of molecules and ions to describe single and multiple covalent bonding
To apply the term average bond enthalpy as a measurement of covalent bond strength
To know what a dative covalent bond is
To construct dot and cross diagrams of molecules and ions to describe dative covalent bonding
**Lesson 5: Simple and Giant Covalent Structures
To describe the structure of simple and giant covalent compounds
To explain how the structure and bonding of simple and giant covalent compounds link to their different physical properties
To evaluate the potential applications of covalent structures based on their physical properties (stretch & challenge)
**Lesson 6: Metallic Bonding and Structure
To describe the structure of metals
To explain metallic bonding as strong electrostatic attraction between cations and delocalised electrons
To explain the physical properties of giant metallic structures
**Lesson 7: Shapes of Molecules and Ions
To determine the number of bonding pairs & lone pairs in a molecule or ion
To recall the shapes and bond angles of molecules and ions with up to six electron pairs surrounding the central atom
To explain the shapes of molecules and ions using the electron pair repulsion theory
To construct diagrams to illustrate the 3D shapes of molecules and ions
**Lesson 8: Electronegativity and Bond Polarity
To define the term electronegativity
To explain the trend in electronegativity down a group and across a period
To explain what a polar covalent bond is bond and to illustrate this type of bond in a molecule
**Lesson 9: Polar and Non-Polar Molecules
To describe the difference between polar and non-polar molecules
To explain why non-polar molecules can contain polar bonds
To predict whether molecules are polar or non-polar
**Lesson 10 : Intermolecular Forces (Part 1)
Understand intermolecular forces based on induced-dipole interactions and permanent dipole-dipole interactions
Explain how intermolecular forces are linked to physical properties such as boiling and melting points
Compare the solubility of polar and non-polar molecules in polar and non-polar solvents
**Lesson 11 : Intermolecular Forces (Part 2)
To understand hydrogen bonding as intermolecular forces between molecules containing N, O or F and the H atom of –NH, -OH or HF
To construct diagrams which illustrate hydrogen bonding
To explain the anomalous properties of H2O resulting from hydrogen bonding
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15 Full Lesson Bundle (included a free bonus lesson) covering the module 2.1 on Atoms & Reactions from the OCR A Level Chemistry A Specification. See below for the lesson objectives.
Lesson 1: Atomic Structure & Isotopes
To describe the atomic structure of an atom
To describe atomic structure in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons for atoms and ions, given the atomic number, mass number and any ionic charge
To define the term isotopes and to identify the atomic structure of isotopes in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons
Lesson 2: Relative Masses
To define the terms relative atomic mass, relative formula mass and relative molecular mass
To calculate the relative formula mass and relative molecular mass of compounds and molecules
Lesson 3: Mass Spectroscopy
To determine the relative atomic masses and relative abundances of the isotope using mass spectroscopy
To calculate the relative atomic mass of an element from the relative abundances of its isotope
Lesson 4: Ions & The Periodic Table
To predict the ionic charge of ions based on the position of the element in the periodic table
To recall the names of common atomic and molecular ions
To be able write the formula of ionic compounds
Lesson 5: Empirical and Molecular Formulae
To understand what is meant by ‘empirical formula’ and ‘molecular formula’
To calculate empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
To calculate molecular formula from the empirical formula and relative molecular mass.
**Lesson 6: Water of Crystallisation **
To know the terms anhydrous, hydrated and water of crystallisation
To calculate the formula of a hydrated salt from given percentage composition or mass composition
To calculate the formula of a hydrated salt from experimental results
Lesson 7: Moles & Volumes (Solutions & Gas Volumes)
To calculate the amount of substance in mol, involving solution volume and concentration
To understand the terms dilute, concentrated and molar
To explain and use the term molar gas volume
To calculate the amount of substance in mol, involving gas volume
Lesson 8: Moles & Equations
To know how to balance symbol equations
To calculate the moles of reactants or products based on chemical equations and mole ratios
To calculate the masses of reactants used or products formed based on chemical equations and mole ratios
Lesson 9: Percentage Yield and Atom Economy
To know how to balance symbol equations
To calculate atom economy and percentage yield from balanced symbol equations
To calculate the masses and moles of products or reactants from balanced symbol equations
Lesson 10: Acids, Bases & Neutralisation
To know the formula of common acids and alkalis
To explain the action of an acid and alkali in aqueous solution and the action of a strong and weak acid in terms of relative dissociations
To describe neutralisation as a reaction of:
(i) H+ and OH– to form H2O
(ii) acids with bases, including carbonates, metal oxides and alkalis (water-soluble bases), to form salts, including full equations
Lesson 11: Acid-Base Titration Procedures
To outline the techniques and procedures used when preparing a standard solution of required concentration
To outline the techniques and procedures used when carrying out acid–base titrations
To determine the uncertainty of measurements made during a titration practical
Lesson 12: Acid-Base Titration Calculations
To apply mole calculations to complete structured titration calculations, based on experimental results of familiar acids and bases.
To apply mole calculations to complete non-structured titration calculations, based on experimental results of non-familiar acids and bases
Lesson 13: Oxidation States
To recall the rules for oxidation states of uncombined elements and elements in compounds
To determine the oxidation states of elements in a redox reaction
To identify what substance has been reduced or oxidised in a redox reaction
Lesson 14: Half Equations (Redox Reactions)
To understand what a half equation is
To explain what a redox equation is
To construct half equations from redox equations
Lesson 15: Redox Equations
To identify what substance has been reduced or oxidised in a redox reaction
To construct balanced half equations by adding H+ and H2O
To construct full ionic redox equations from half equations
**Note: Lesson 15 is a free bonus (stretch & challenge) lesson that focuses on redox in year 13 (module 5.2.3 (spec points a-c)) **
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20 well structured chemistry lessons covering topics in Module 4 of the OCR Specification: **Core Organic Chemistry **
*(Note: Lessons on Analytical techniques: IR and Mass spectroscopy are sold as a separate bundle in my shop) *
Lesson 1: Organic and Inorganic Compounds
To describe what organic and inorganic compounds are
2 To compare the strength of bonds in organic and inorganic compounds
To explain the molecular shape of carbon containing compounds
Lesson 2: Naming organic compounds
To know the IUPAC rules for naming alkanes and alkenes
To know the IUPAC rules for naming aldehyde, ketones and carboxylic acids
To construct structural or displayed formulae from named organic compounds and name organic compounds from the structural or displayed formulae
Lesson 3: Types of formulae
To know what is meant by the terms empirical and molecular formula
To compare the terms general, structural, displayed and skeletal formula
To construct organic compounds using either of the 6 types of formulae
Lesson 4: Isomers
To describe what structural isomers and stereoisomers are
To construct formulae of structural isomers of various compounds
To construct formulae of E-Z and cis-trans stereoisomers of alkenes
Lesson 5: Introduction To Reaction Mechanisms
To understand that reaction mechanisms are diagrams that illustrate the movement of electrons using curly arrows
To understand where curly arrows being and where they end
To identify and illustrate homolytic and heterolytic bond fission in reaction mechanisms
Lesson 6: Properties of Alkanes
To know alkanes are saturated alkanes containing sigma (σ)bonds that are free to rotate
To explain the shape and bond angle round each carbon atom in alkanes in terms of electron pair repulsion
To describe and explain the variations in boiling points of alkanes with different carbon chain lengths and branching in terms of London forces
Lesson 7: Combustion of Alkanes
To understand why alkanes are good fuels
To recall the equations (both word and symbol) for complete combustion of alkanes
To recall the equations (both word and symbol) for incomplete complete combustion of alkanes
Lesson 8: Free Radical Substitution of Alkanes
To know what a free radical is
To describe the reaction mechanism for the free-radical substitution of alkanes including initiation, propagation and termination
To analyse the limitations of radical substitution in synthesis by formation of a mixture of organic products
Lesson 9: The Properties of Alkenes
1.To know the general formula of alkenes
2. To explain the shape and bond angle around each carbon atom of a C=C bond
3. To describe how π and σ bonds are formed in alkenes
Lesson 10: Addition Reactions of Alkenes
To know what an electrophile is
To describe what an electrophilic addition reaction is
To outline the mechanism for electrophilic addition
Lesson 11: Addition Polymerisation
To know the repeat unit of an addition polymer deduced from a polymer
To identify the monomer that would produce a given section of an addition polymer
To construct repeating units based on provided monomers
Lesson 12: Dealing with Polymer Waste
To understand the benefits for sustainability of processing waste polymers by:
Combustion for energy production
Use as an organic feedstock for the production of plastics and other organic chemicals
Removal of toxic waste products such as HCl
To understand the benefits to the environment of development of biodegradable and photodegradable polymers
Lesson 13: Properties of Alcohols
To identify and explain the intermolecular forces that are present in alcohol molecules
To explain the water solubility of alcohols, their low volatility and their trend in boiling points
To classify alcohols as primary, secondary or tertiary alcohols
Lesson 14: Oxidation of Alcohols
To know that alcohols can undergo combustion reactions in the presence of oxygen
To know alcohols can be oxidised by an oxidising agent called acidified potassium dichromate
To know the products and reaction conditions for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes and carboxylic acids
To know the products and reaction conditions for the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones
Lesson 15: Other Reactions of Alcohols
To know the elimination of H2O from alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst and heat to form alkenes
To know the substitution of alcohols with halide ions in the presence of acid to form haloalkanes
Lesson 16: Haloalkanes and their Reactions (part 1)
To define and use the term nucleophile
To outline the mechanism for nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes
Lesson 17: Haloalkanes and their Reactions (part 2)
To explain the trend in the rates of hydrolysis of primary haloalkanes in terms of the bond enthalpies of carbon-halogen bonds
To describe how the rate of hydrolysis of haloalkanes can be determined by experiment using water, ethanol and silver nitrate solution
Lesson 18: Haloalkanes and the environment
To know how halogen radicals are produced from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by the action of UV radiation
To construct equations for the production of halogen radicals from CFCs
To construct equations for the catalysed breakdown of ozone by Cl. and other radicals (NO.)
Lesson 19: Practical skills for organic synthesis
To demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the use of Quickfit apparatus for distillation and heating under reflux
To understand the techniques for preparation and purification of an organic liquid including:
Lesson 20: Synthetic routes in organic synthesis
To identify individual functional groups for an organic molecule containing several functional groups
To predict the properties and reactions of an organic molecule containing several functional groups
To create two-stage synthetic routes for preparing organic compounds
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